6 Games like Doom on Mobile that you should try

On paper it is what Doom is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds co-op play. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and fantasy world.

It meets Doom on strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is an isometric view.

Same family as Doom: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode and combat: stealth mechanics and 3D presentation.

The genre is the same as Doom’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.

Genre puts it alongside Doom, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: 2D presentation.

Shelved next to Doom for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and offline play.